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DP3

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(Pic & Review) My small Track arsenal...any suggestions
« on: May 28, 2005, 08:04:39 AM »
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The fingers got cut off in the pic of the slash but the Pin is under and to the right of the ring finger.  As far as the "MB(mass-bias)" markings, I usually mark them on my symmetrical equipment to aide as a tool when picking a layout, and it adds a little neat touch.

The Rule hooks so much that I really don't have a use for it on most conditions I see.  Now that I'm no longer a collegiate bowler I *might* see the occasional flood of oil in the beginning of a scratch tournament or two per year.  

The Slash was just too much ball with the OOB surface.  Now with a polish with some old Columbia TEC Shine(very high gloss), the Slash is still as strong on the backend, it just ignores drying heads alot easier and can be played in the track better and longer.

The Revmaster is a benchmark type of reaction for me on most house conditions.  I moved the weighthole from 1 inch past my PAP, to 1 inch inside the VAL on a 45degree line from the center of grip in the finger positive quadrant.  Now it's length with a strong backend continuation.

The Critical Mass is pretty much the ball that'll never see daylight unless it's REALLY late in a shift or a shorter sport pattern.  This ball is drilled 2x2 with a weighthole on the PAP, high gloss polish.  Almost zero flare, very straight, still finishes hard but needs tons of friction to move.

I have 2 NIB Ricochet Rebounds that I was thinking about drilling, but I may just add 2 more Track pieces to these and save the Rule and maybe the Critical Mass as my niche reaction pieces that I'll hardly bring to league.

Any suggestions on what I should add?  I still have access to alot of the discontinued equipment like the Freak, Super Freak, Phenom, Phenom Unleashed, Havoc, Sheer Havoc, Darkside, Hextreme, Spell.  Any suggestions from the new or discontinued line?  I was thinking maybe Arsenal Aggressive and a weak drilled Arsenal Angular or Heat.
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Re: (Pic & Review) My small Track arsenal...any suggestions
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2005, 01:12:05 AM »
DP3,

With what you currently have, I would definately add a Heat into the mix. The Arsenal Angular would definately be a good piece to add in as well. If the Slash was too much ball, I would avoid the Aggressive, unless you plan on drilling it fairly tame. The Sheer Havoc is very nice with a smooth/arcy layout.
Let me add this: If you can get a Hex Darkside at a good price...grab it. It is a very good ball. It is a touch stronger than the Heat.

So with the way you throw the ball (profile), I think you would get the most use out of these 3: Arsenal Angular, Heat, and the Darkside.

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Re: (Pic & Review) My small Track arsenal...any suggestions
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2005, 02:46:50 AM »
Hey DP,

Your Ricochet Rebound wouldn't be bad to punch up.  It should be a step up from the RevMaster and less than the Rule.  It's a little weaker on the back compared to an Angular.

I also like my Darkside or you can grab a Hextreme which would both fit between the Revmaster and your old CM.  Based on what you stated about the Rule, then I'm with Ex on the point that anything stronger right now wouldn't be to your advantage to punch up.
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Re: (Pic & Review) My small Track arsenal...any suggestions
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2005, 09:09:26 AM »
I like the Angular as well as it would add a particle to the mix. It may give you a different look just from being particle as the Slash, Rule, CM, and Rev are all reactives. I think the Phenom, Freak, and Super Freak will be too much ball in factory surface, especially if the Slash was too much.  The Sheer is particle and would be a good choice, and so would the Unleashed, as my Unleashed were much longer than my Phenoms.

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Re: (Pic & Review) My small Track arsenal...any suggestions
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2005, 01:02:49 AM »
No matter what ... you must get an X-ception!

The carry is just Unbelievable

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